Project Manager

Oliver Fire Protection & Security strives to foster teamwork and mutual respect where challenge, friendship, personal support and pride makes our company a unique force in the fire protection & security industries.

General overview:

We are seeking a talented and energetic individual to be a Project Manager at our office in King of Prussia, PA.

• This position will see construction project completion through from beginning to end for our fire sprinkler division.
• We are a third-generation family business with approximately 275+ employees spread over (3) office locations.
• Our focus is on three primary commercial sectors, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and security. This position would focus in on the security sector.
• As an industry leader, we have talented team members and provide benefits that includes profit sharing that is 100% company supplied.
• Health, dental and vision insurances offered for individual or family with low-cost deductions.
• Manage your bills better as we send direct deposit paychecks on a weekly basis.

Here's what else you need to expect with the open position:

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Review job contracts to ensure insurance compliance, scope conformance, and legal verbiage is acceptable
• Negotiate contracts when changes are needed
• Schedule job start up meeting with other departments to review job and provide expectations and schedules to the team
• Procure Performance and Payment Bonds (when needed)
• Determine schedule for job activities and ensure timing for best Oliver job outcome
• Provide Schedule of Values for job based on Estimated Cost Breakdown
• Obtain written notice to proceed for fabrication and installation from customer
• Attend jobsite meetings as necessary
• Visit jobs regularly to track Oliver performance, take photos of progress and ensure proper sequencing, and speak with Oliver field crews
• Coordinate material deliveries and manpower to ensure maximum productivity
• Create change orders for any scope/cost change in a timely manner
• Review Job Cost reports weekly to ensure accuracy
• Ensure IAF (Industry Advancement Fund) paperwork is submitted timely
• Assist with scheduling of field labor (when requested)

Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of the following:

Qualifications:

• Understand NFPA and local code requirements, job specifications and drawings, and ensure compliance
• Great communicator; verbally and written
• Ability to handle conflict effectively
• Knowledge and understanding of NFPA and local codes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word & PDF
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize
• 5+ years Fire Protection Industry Experience (preferred but not required)
• 10+ years Construction Knowledge (preferred but not required)

Our Benefits:

• Oliver Fire Protection offers a competitive compensation Salary package
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including;
• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• LTD
• Profit sharing program (supplied 100% by the company)

*Base Pay Scale predicated upon experience, education & certifications.

*Must have a valid driver’s license & pass pre-employment drug screening & background checks